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KY61 KNH

2011 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,330 mi
Last recorded131,330 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 KNH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 131,330 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 131,187 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 126,333 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 121,637 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 117,759 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 113,437 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 109,202 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2020 105,949 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 100,313 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 91,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear no plate light out

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 83,815 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 76,944 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,720 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

scratch in windscreen

Fail 1 Sep 2014 54,177 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

scratch in windscreen

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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KY61 KNH is a 2011 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 70,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY61 KNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KY61 KNH registered?

KY61 KNH is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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The MOT history for KY61 KNH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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